Band: Sift
From: Cebu City, Philippines
Their formation story:
(Cairo Ortiz, vocals): "We formed the band in late 2023. The members were previously part of other hardcore bands in Cebu City, Philippines, and came together to create a metallic hardcore sound."
Their sound in their own words:
"Some of our influences include All Out War, Buried Alive, and the H8000 sound."
Latest release info:
"We recently released our EP, What Lies Within. Across all four tracks, the central theme is that even when dreams collapse and conflict seems endless, defiance and resistance still remain."
Future plans:
"From April 24 to 25, we will be playing at Concrete Jungle Fest 2026, one of the biggest festivals in Southeast Asia. We’re truly grateful for this opportunity, as it will be our first time playing overseas and representing our country. We are also planning to release a full-length album later this year."
What other bands from their region should we check out?
"Please check out Hostile Youth Records, a DIY collective based in Cebu City, Philippines. All of their bands are bangers. Also, a huge shoutout to the entire Pilipinas hardcore scene."
Sift on social media: Instagram
